order, and power; explore the practical and ethical dimensions of contemporary issues; and compare political systems throughout the world. The study of political science provides students with a deeper understanding of the nature and responsibilities of citizenship and builds a strong foundation for a range of careers and professions, including public service. Summary of Requirements for a Major in Political Science POL 101 U.S. Government and Politics* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 credits POL 201 Comparative Politics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 credits POL 205 World Politics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 credits POL 351 Ancient Political Philosophy OR POL 353 Modern Political Philosophy OR POL 347 American Political Thought . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 credits POL 455 Senior seminar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 credits Five additional political science courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 credits ECO 101 Principles of Economics* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 credits One history course (300 level or above) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 credits Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 credits * This course may also be used to satisfy Core requirements.
The Political Science Minor The Political Science minor is designed for those students who wish to supplement their major field of study with some valuable political knowledge. Summary of Requirements for a Minor in Political Science Seven courses in Political Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 credits (These courses must be selected from at least two of the Political Science subfields: American government, comparative politics, international relations, and political philosophy. At least four of these courses must be at the 300 level or above.)
Political Science Courses POL 101 U.S. GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS / 3 credits This course will examine the development, structure, and operation of the United States political system. It will examine the basic principles of the constitutional system and the political environment that has developed around that system. Main topics will include the Constitution, federalism, the three branches of government, political parties, elections, and interest groups. POL 201 COMPARATIVE POLITICS / 3 credits A survey of governments and politics in the industrialized and developing nations. The course examines what it means to compare political systems and explores the ideological foundations, political institutions, and political performance of governments in Europe, Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East.
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